Making Better Shrimp and Crab Eyes - McFly Angler Fly Tying Tips

[@braddoughman6114]

Simply easy and awesome thanks

[@McFlyAngler]

Glad it helped.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Elongated shrimp aka crab eyes aka frog eyes if you add a horizontal line beneath the eyes it's becomes a Jap pi sign facing down

[@timh5395]

Brilliant! Learn something new everyday. Thanks

[@McFlyAngler]

Glad to help

[@iflysw1]

Great idea with the beads, i was just burning mono.

[@McFlyAngler]

For sure man, glad you like it. It wasn't actually my idea though, I think I linked to a video that I got the idea from.

[@stewoutdoors3020]

Really good beginner video. Don't forget to move the cup before you hit with the light. One day I kicked off a cup full. LOL.

[@McFlyAngler]

Yes, we have all made that mistake

[@rickpayne3915]

I also follow Coastal Fly. You bot😮h do an awesome job with your informative videos. Keep up the great work.

[@McFlyAngler]

Thank you very much. I thank God for the ability to be able to make these videos for you all. It’s only by his grace and all my subscribers that I can do it. I’m so happy that I’m able to make videos that are informative and helpful to so many people. God bless you, thank you!

[@militarist7777]

Отличные глазки получились

[@McFlyAngler]

Thank you

[@AllTiedUpFlyTyingSchool]

Great job explaining this great hack.

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks!

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Yeah no problem they don't want to end the game so this is all the old stuff I've lost my abilities I was just told by the birds 😭

[@ИринаБаранова-п8р]

Прекрасная идея👍

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Who 5/6 robitic arm?

[@thomastuorto9929]

Nice. Never seen them done with the beads before. Just melt, resin , color with a marker & re-resin. Both ways work & thanks for putting the vid up. You live near the coast? Just asking because I see those Olive over White Clousers sitting on your desk. That is a great color combo for stripers here in the N.E. in the Fall. Tight lines.

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks, yeah I’m in Texas, some cost fishing.

[@angelvalentin8204]

The beads is a great idea

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks! One of my subs actually suggested it. Haha! This channel has become a hub of knowledge from a collective of 25k people all giving great ideas and suggestions that I am able to post up. Really great-full for all my subscribers!

[@randellgribben9772]

thanks.. great video

[@McFlyAngler]

Glad you liked it! Thank you

[@janetduh4344]

Awesome tip! Is the UV resin necessary for the bead to stay on? A bit on a budget so haven’t invested in UV stuff yet. Thanks!

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks. Yes it is, you could try 5 minute epoxy also. not sure if that will work as well or not though. Glad to help!

[@jesse-raybear-baldwin]

Hobby Lobby has their jewelry making 50% off. Four ounces of UV resin and a light for less than $20.

[@georgebanker2669]

Or a dab of superglue.

[@jonahmichael2796]

What size beads were those TIA ❤

[@McFlyAngler]

I can’t remember, but I put it in the description section of the video I think

[@seanmooney3907]

Hey Buddy, I read your other posting. You never told us what the seller name you are using on eBay. Nice eyes, I have burned mono and resined it before, never thought about the beads though. Great idea. . All the best, Sean

[@McFlyAngler]

I linked to my eBay I thought. Either way the seller handle I use is escapingdailygrind

[@McFlyAngler]

By the way, it’s actually not my idea for the eyes. I wish I could say it was, but others have done it before. I just wanted to show everyone Incase some of you hadn’t seen it before. How is your wife Sean? I still keep you and your family in my prayers.

[@texasforever5776]

What kind of beads are you using? No need for nail polish just use acrylic paint?

[@McFlyAngler]

Hey, I was using very small beads made for fly tying but any tiny glass bead should work. As for paint, try it I guess. Nail polish is cheap though.

[@ryuusabaku1891]

How do u put the eyes on bait?? Sorry for my question.. Im totally a noob who had interested in fly fishing technique...

[@McFlyAngler]

These eyes are easy, tie them in. Go look up presidential shrimp, as I use these exact eyes.

[@lasse1187]

Thx for sharing

[@McFlyAngler]

👍

[@Signcutter]

What kind of vise was used in the video?

[@McFlyAngler]

Renzetti traveler

[@Signcutter]

@@McFlyAngler Thx

[@johanoosthuizen4203]

Great Vid!

[@McFlyAngler]

Thank you

[@keales9564]

This is an awesome video, thank you! Now, is there a dyi for shrimp skin?😂

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks. I haven’t seen anything for shrimp skin…. Sorry

[@KillerFuzzOutdoors]

Those are nice

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks

[@matthewkaski2607]

Awesome.

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks

[@ИванВасильевич-и5г]

🤩👍❗

[@PiscatorFlies]

Those look great Shawn. What size mono were you using?

[@McFlyAngler]

20 lb... I would say anything between 20 and 30 would be fine

[@DaveFer]

I see demos where the presenter cuts many pieces of mono same length by measuring 1 cut piece against tag end from spool. Why not make 5 or 8 loops around 1 or 2 fingers, then cut with scissors across all windings. Bam you're done.

[@McFlyAngler]

Good thinking!

[@DaveFer]

And what I really meant to say was, "Great video. I will definitely be trying this with my son tomorrow. Thank you for creating this."

[@McFlyAngler]

Lol thanks. I never felt you were being rude or anything. I think your idea is a great one. I might give it a try!

[@scotts.2624]

Your video is better. I think this could be used for fish eyes on larger fly's.

[@McFlyAngler]

I dont know if mine is better... But just different. Thanks! :) Yeah, possibly could your right!

[@zachkontos6320]

McFly Angler sorry if I missed it, but do you have a video on tying a bumble bee imitation, if not would love to see one. Keep up the great work- Zach

[@McFlyAngler]

I don’t man, sorry...

[@zachkontos6320]

McFly Angler no worries, your the reason I got into tying and I'm loving it so far, thanks again

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks man! Glad to have helped you light that ember. Its addicting man... HAHA So, I just dont fish bee patterns often, so I dont really tie them either. Sorry bro.

[@patcoyable]

Tip: burn one end of the mono before you put the beads on

[@McFlyAngler]

I think I do that... didn’t I do that?

[@patcoyable]

No sir, not in this video. Also, this is frigg'n brilliant. I should have said that before. I've literally been sitting here with my 4 yo for about an hour making these eyes which is remarkable because he has trouble concentrating sometimes. Its possibly your calm voice. Anyway, I know this isn't your idea, but thanks for the vids anyway

[@kennethsanders963]

DON'T USE YOUR FINGERS LIKE THIS GUY............

[@McFlyAngler]

Sorry I’m confused…. Please explain